Miami Buildings Limited v Sullivan and Others - [1970] NZLR 653

Landlord and tenant — Rent — Recovery of rent — Warrant to distrain — Chattels left undisturbed on premises — Subsequently removed by tenant — Action for pound breach — Whether chattels validly impounded or otherwise secured — Distress Act 1689 (2 Will. & Mar. Sess. 1, c. 5).

Distress — Distress for rent — Rescue and pound breach — Chattels left undisturbed on premises — Subsequently removed by tenant — Action for triple damages — Whether chattels validly impounded — Distress Act 1689 (2 Will. & Mar. Sess. 1, c. 5).